by philipwoodphysio | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking to introduce more exercise into your routine, you might be a bit confused by all the different exercises out there. Which ones should you be doing? We’ve created this guide to help you make sense of it all! What types of exercise are there? There are...
by philipwoodphysio | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
The terms Skier’s Thumb and Gamekeeper’s Thumb both refer to injury of a ligament at the base of the thumb. The ligament is called the ulnar collateral ligament (or UCL). Whilst Gamekeeper’s Thumb refers to a chronic condition caused by repetitive stress to the UCL...
by philipwoodphysio | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Although they are most commonly associated with foot problems, “orthotics” is an umbrella term for a wide range of types of equipment that can be used to support rehabilitation from an injury or to prevent injury from occurring in the first place. So, what are the...
by philipwoodphysio | Sep 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most people probably couldn’t tell you where the plantar fascia is, but pain in this area of the foot is quite a common issue that we treat. If you want to know exactly where your plantar fascia is and what you can do to look after it, or if you’ve got an unexplained...
by philipwoodphysio | Aug 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
We keep telling you to stretch before and after exercise, until you’re probably sick of hearing about it. But why? Well, there are a whole host of benefits to stretching, and they’re not just limited to exercise. Here are seven reasons to make sure that proper...
